PACE - Principled Accountable Coalition for Edmonton

05/03/2026

This is what happens when some developers know they have the city council in their pockets, and progressives on the council are willing to sacrifice safety and security in the name of being inclusive.

If you dare to oppose the infill that developers want to build, they will put a halfway home in your neighbourhood—and you can do nothing about it.

05/03/2026

04/20/2026

Have you opened your property assessment yet? If you’re like us, the "7% property tax increase" Council talked about amounts to a lot more like 25% once you factor in the new assessed values.

While homeowners are struggling to keep up, we’re seeing the City spend your tax dollars on:
❌ The Blatchford development (which many call a failure)
❌ Electric buses that ended up stacked in storage
❌ Solar panels on city buildings that aren't even connected to the grid

The City says they can’t cut costs without hurting "social programs," but the PACE team is finding waste in every corner. It doesn’t take a miracle to fix the budget; it takes the willpower to stop spending money on projects that don't work.

We want to hear from you: What is the most frustrating "failed project" you’ve seen Edmonton spend money on ?

Let’s expose the waste in the comments. 👇



Big kudos to Mark, Steve and Justin for this conversation.

04/17/2026

"I just didn't have time to wait in line."

We heard this over and over again after the last Edmonton election from the people who keep Edmonton running.

Whether you’re working a 9-to-5 or a blue-collar grind, by the time you get home at 6:00 PM, the last thing you can do is stand in a massive lineup for an hour just to cast your vote.

The very people who want change the most, the ones who feel the pinch of every tax hike and policy shift, are often the ones the system makes it hardest for.

We want to know:
1. Did you walk away from a polling station at Edmonton's last municipal election?2. Do you think our current voting system works for people with busy, hardworking schedules?

Let's talk about it in the comments. 👇



Thank you Mark, Justin and Steve for keeping the conversation going.

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04/15/2026

Does this math add up to you?

We’re digging into the City’s books, and the numbers are a bit... chilling.

Since 2018, the City of Edmonton’s snow removal budget has been cut by $10 million. Meanwhile, our property taxes keep climbing every year.

The City's justification for higher taxes: We’re a bigger city and core services cost more.
The reality: Budget for core services (like snow removal) is actually going down.

If we are paying more, but getting less of the "core" services that keep Edmonton moving, where is that money actually going? We think the City bit off more than it can chew—and homeowners are being handed the bill.

So, do you feel like you’re getting "more" for your increased property taxes?

Let’s talk in the comments. 👇



Thank you, Mark Hillman, for your insights.

04/13/2026

Most of us spend less than a minute a day thinking about municipal politics. Usually, it’s just a quick "fist-shake" at a train or a snow-covered street. We don't notice City Hall—until a new development goes up next door or a tax bill hits the mailbox: "Wait a second... they can do that?!"

The truth? Your city councilor in Edmonton has more direct impact on your daily life than anyone in Ottawa.

At PACE, we’re here to help you pay attention before it becomes a problem "right in your face." We’re tracking the zoning laws, the bylaws, and the budgets so you don’t have to play catch-up when it's too late.

So... How much time do you spend paying attention to Edmonton municipal politics?



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04/10/2026

Ever feel your eyes glaze over when you hear about municipal policy? You’re not alone.



After knocking on thousands of doors during the 2025 election, one thing was clear: Edmontonians want clarity, not cheap political stunts.

With that, we've launched a PACE podcast!

From snow removal to property tax hikes, we’re breaking down the issues that affect your wallet and your neighborhood.

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Let’s keep City of Edmonton - Local Government accountable. ✊

Thank you, Mark Hillman, for your bright mind behind this effort.

04/09/2026

Congratulations to our neighbours in Calgary. Edmonton, is this still possible for us?

Council approves Repeal of Blanket Rezoning (Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 Amendments Implementing Citywide Residential Rezoning)

Last night, City Council approved bylaw amendments that restore both the Land Use Bylaw Districts in Bylaw 1P2007 and the land use designation of affected parcels to their original state prior to blanket rezoning (citywide residential). These amendments will:

• Bring back the low-density residential zones that existed in the land use bylaw prior to the citywide Rezoning for Housing that was approved by Council in May 2024 and came into effect on August 6, 2024.

• Change the zoning of residential properties back to what existed before the citywide Rezoning for Housing in 2024, except for properties that:
o Received approval for a development permit, building permit or subdivision application under R-CG, R-G, or H-GO zoning before the bylaw takes effect; or
o Submitted a development permit, building permit or subdivision application before the first reading of the bylaw; or
o Rezoned through an approved rezoning application applied for by the property owner after August 6, 2024.

• Make changes to the rules in the Residential – Grade Oriented (R-CG) district, the low density residential general rules and defined uses in Land Use Bylaw 1P2007.
The changes will take effect on August 4, 2026, allowing for intake and system changes. Applications received prior to this date will be processed in accordance with the current land use zones.

We are currently determining how additional amendments will be implemented. Information on the changes and updates will be posted shortly on calgary.ca/rezoning.

04/08/2026

A short trip down the memory lane... PACE was the only group in the last election who was full on for repealing Edmonton's blanket rezoning bylaw. What we saw on our campaign trail was exactly the same: people who care deeply about their communities. You are not NYMBYs. You are our neighbours.